Artis Kampars (born 3 May 1967) is a Latvian politician and businessman. He served as the Minister for Economics of Latvia. Kampars is a member of Unity.
Artis Kampars | |
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Minister for Economics of Latvia | |
In office 12 March 2009 – 25 October 2011 | |
Prime Minister | Valdis Dombrovskis |
Preceded by | Kaspars Gerhards |
Succeeded by | Daniels Pavļuts |
Personal details | |
Born | Tukums, Latvian SSR | 3 May 1967
Political party | Unity (2011—) |
Other political affiliations | New Era Party (2002-2011) |
Spouse | Ilva Kampere |
Alma mater | Riga Technical University |
Profession | Businessman |
Kampars became a member of eighth Saeima in 2002, was reelected four years later, but lost his mandate when he became a Minister in 2009. He served as the Minister for Economics of Latvia under the first two governments led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.[1]
References
edit- ^ "The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia: Artis Kampars". Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia. Archived from the original on 2009-09-15. Retrieved 2010-04-17.